Sat.Dec 18, 2010 - Fri.Dec 24, 2010

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33 Free Nonprofit Webinars for January 2011

Wild Apricot

A number of regular webinar hosts are still finalizing their schedules for January 2011, but nonprofit folks will find a great variety of professional development and training opportunities – free and online – already lined up for January 2011. Do keep your eye on the comments section, below, for late additions to this list as the New Year rolls out, and feel free to add your own event if you’re presenting!

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You’ve Got to Read This: December 21, 2010

Reid All About it

One of the many things I love about the Christmas season is how it brings out the generous side of people. In a timely post Bob Bessette shares some ways we can blog for good. He definitely got me thinking about how I might use my writing skills to help out a local charity. Another way to help out good causes is to sign up to be a micro-volunteer with the Sparked network where you can “turn your spare time into social good.

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Greg Behrendt Gave Me the Best Compliment EVER

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Greg Behrendt Gave Me the Best Compliment EVER. "Cuz I feel like I have 39, 40, 41, 42 year old brothers and sisters who also rock. I know that I do, I know I do! I have seen them, tattooed and pierced at the Pottery Barn!" - Greg Behrendt, comedian. Short of It. Are those.? Those are.? Those are Doc Martens?!?!

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European Association Execs View the Need to Redefine Value in.

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Global MegaTrends Part 4 – Rise of Sustainability, Venture Capital Flow, R&D Investment Stalls. When Will China and India Surpass the West?

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Can Online Functionality Increase Member Engagement?

Wild Apricot

As the calendar year winds down many organizations are looking for time-saving online applications to help juggle the busy event, holiday and renewal period. But remember that your members are time-strapped too. As you review your existing or new online applications, be sure that one of the key benefits of any solution is ease-of-use for members and prospects.

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Wrapping it up with a big red bow

Association Advocacy Chick

I find it hard to believe that we’re only a few days away from the end of 2010. So much has happened to me this year. I left a great association after 10 years for a new opportunity. I traveled to Los Angeles for the first time. I went to my first Redskins game. I found a great tasting organic soymilk. However, none of those things compare to the aftermath of starting Association Advocacy Chick.

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Second Life For Nonprofits: Diary of a Newbie - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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A Very Merry Christmas from Wild Apricot!

Wild Apricot

With just a short time left before the big day, the Wild Apricot team wanted to share their fondest Christmas memories, favorite traditions and wishes for the year ahead. Oh, and we also made a little pattern in the snow. :-) All the best to you and yours from everyone at Wild Apricot ! ( read more ).

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The Hourglass Blog: What Wikileaks Should Teach Association.

The Hourglass Blog

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, December 20, 2010. What Wikileaks Should Teach Association Executives. I dont want to get into the politics of the Wikileaks story, but this post from the HBR blog really got me thinking this week. In reflecting on what it means when a professional, technically sophisticated, and well-protected government such as the United States suffers an intelligence breach of this magnitude, the author specualtes on what that might mean for the rest of us.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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**Scholarships for Association Peeps - Deadline Jan 14** | KiKi L.

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Pre-Holiday Nonprofit Treats of the Week - The ARC

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2 More Free Non-Profit Resources

Wild Apricot

Here are a couple of interesting resources that might be helpful for organizations working on Fundraising or member/donor communications plans for 2011: 1. Nonprofit Tagline Database: A new database of 4,800+ taglines and the guide to making them work - the 2011 Nonprofit Tagline Report - is available from [link]. Nancy Schwartz, publisher of these resources and the Getting Attention blog and e-newsletter, sees taglines as "a key tool in building strong non-profit brands,( read more ).

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Associations Live: New Year. New Board

Associations Live

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Tuesday, December 21, 2010. New Year. New Board. As we head into a new year. Heres some tips on working with your board: Establish parameters with them; communicate frequently. Be flexible and willing to change. Anticipate board questions, know their hot buttons, learn their personal motivations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Meditated Momentum: Mince Pies - Episode 1 - The Pastry

Elipsis Partners

Meditated Momentum. On associations, technology, parenting, people, meditation, and America. Friday, December 24, 2010. Mince Pies - Episode 1 - The Pastry. Its Christmas Eve, and now I know it is for sure, because Im baking mince pies. This is truly one of those old world things, because nobody here does it but its the enduring memory of my childhood Christmases.

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The ARC - a blog & resource centre for NFP organizations - Jingle.

Portage Group

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Web Design Company Featured on Lead411 Blog - BlogClump

BlogClump

skip to main | skip to sidebar. BlogClump - Blogging About Associations From a Gen Xer. A Gen Xer giving his thoughts and opinions on the Association world. Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Web Design Company Featured on Lead411 Blog. Pretty cool, but I was featured with my part-time web design firm on the Lead411 Blog. Thanks again Susan! Posted by. Matt Baehr. at 3:59 PM. 1 comment: Singapore web designer. said.

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Associations Live: Affinity Programs

Associations Live

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Affinity Programs. Affinity Programs: Do They Really Work? The Membership Networking Group discussed the pros and cons of offering Affinity Programs for your members at their meeting in November 2010. Following are a few takeaways from that meeting. 1.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more

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What to Consider in New Product Development | Experts in.

Experts in Membership Marketing

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TED Talks for Nonprofits.Part Deux - The ARC - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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Happy Holidays! - The ARC

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Associations Live: Let it snow

Associations Live

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Monday, December 20, 2010. Let it snow. More snow. Well at least watching the Vikings game tonight will be amusing. Another chance to show the rest of the world that yes, we Minnesotans are well, dare I say nuts? Posted by Kathy Johnson. at 10:31 AM. Labels: Funny.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.